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--></style></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><img width=408 height=96 style='width:4.25in;height:1.0in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D5A316.7E4A1550"></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red'>Stop BWXT’s License Renewal: Shut Down the Uranium Processing Plant at Dupont and Lansdowne<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please sign the petition opposing the 10-year license extension of this dangerous uranium plant in the heart of our city.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://www.change.org/p/justin-trudeau-stop-bwxt-s-license-renewal-shut-down-the-uranium-processing-plant">https://www.change.org/p/justin-trudeau-stop-bwxt-s-license-renewal-shut-down-the-uranium-processing-plant</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red'>For more info, read this piece published in NOW magazine last week: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><a href="https://nowtoronto.com/news/uranium-processing-plant-in-west-end-applies-for-10-year-lic/">https://nowtoronto.com/news/uranium-processing-plant-in-west-end-applies-for-10-year-lic/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Ford defends $231M in cancellation costs for green energy projects<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>“Ford’s attack on clean energy will keep Ontario in the dark ages while the rest of the world transitions to a prosperous economic future.” Green Leader Mike Schreiner<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/11/21/ford-defends-231m-in-cancellation-costs-for-green-energy-projects.html">https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2019/11/21/ford-defends-231m-in-cancellation-costs-for-green-energy-projects.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#00B050'></span><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B050'>Here’s a link to the Green Budget Coalition’s final recommendations for the 2020 federal budget<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>It focuses on scaling up federal fiscal action on the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis, as well as sustainable agriculture and toxics and pesticides, and includes year-by-year costing and lead department(s) for each recommendation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://greenbudget.ca/2020recommendations/">http://greenbudget.ca/2020recommendations/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Take action now to protect your pension and the climate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>How is your pension investing your retirement savings in the face of the climate crisis? Tell your pension fund to protect your pension and the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.shiftaction.ca/take-action">https://www.shiftaction.ca/take-action</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>The Canada Pension Plan’s Failure to Respect the 1.5-Degree Celsius Limit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/fossil-futures">https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/fossil-futures</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>I support ON's teachers and education workers - Petition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://cupe.on.ca/eduworkerspetition/">https://cupe.on.ca/eduworkerspetition/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Strange Weather: The Science & Art of Climate Change<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Mon. Nov. 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Campbell Conference Facility, Munk School of Global Affairs, 1 Devonshire Pl, U of T<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Without artists and humanists, science is frequently lost in translation; while artistic work that disregards science risks irrelevancy. The Science & Art of Climate Change – a one day symposium – will bring together climate scientists, humanists and artists to bridge this disciplinary gap.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strange-weather-the-science-and-art-of-climate-change-tickets-79415488865">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/strange-weather-the-science-and-art-of-climate-change-tickets-79415488865</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Lobbying 101 - A Post-Election Climate Action Advocacy Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Monday, November 25, 7 - 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Metro Hall, Room 308, 55 John St. (St Andrew TTC)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>JustEarth is holding another training workshop to prepare Fridays for the Future (and others who have not lobbied before) on how to lobby a federal MP. JustEarth also undertakes to set up meetings with MPs for those attending.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lobbying-101-a-post-election-climate-change-advocacy-workshop-tickets-80750858993">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lobbying-101-a-post-election-climate-change-advocacy-workshop-tickets-80750858993</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>What Does Solidarity Look Like?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Monday, Nov. 25, 6 - 9 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Workers Action Centre, 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 226<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Anxious about the climate crisis and itching to do something about it? Join Climate Justice Toronto (CJTO) for an in-depth orientation to learn about how we’re collectively fighting for transformative climate action. You don’t need a degree in policy or years of activism under your belt to organize with us; all are welcome! This orientation will make space for deeper discussion of the root causes of the climate crisis, such as capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy. We’ll also explore CJTO's grassroots & youth-led organizing structure, guiding principles, and theory of change. Finally, we’ll end with a short canvass training so you’ll feel comfortable talking about climate justice when you’re petitioning, and really with everyone you know.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2596183607107606/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2596183607107606/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Nov. 25 - Dec. 10</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. In 2019 theme is: “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape!” While the names, times and contexts may differ, women and girls universally experience rape, sexual violence, and abuse, in times of peace or war. #OrangeTheWorld and #GenerationEquality</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action/16-days-of-activism">https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take-action/16-days-of-activism</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Heading for Extinction<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 26, 7 - 8:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>OISE, 252 Bloor St W, Room 2296, U of T<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>We are facing a climate catastrophe and the beginning of the world’s 6th mass extinction event. What does it all actually mean? What are the risks? What can you do? Join us for a discussion around the science with Extinction Rebellion + Science for Peace to get up to speed on the latest climate science and how we can prevent ecological + systems collapse. This is a bi-weekly event held at the University of Toronto. Each week we will cover a different topic.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/724424651336509/?event_time_id=724424661336508">https://www.facebook.com/events/724424651336509/?event_time_id=724424661336508</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Building a Movement for Climate Action<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 26, 6 - 8 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Join MPP Bhutila Karpoche for this public forum. Hear from activists, organizations and legislators on climate action. We’ll discuss the importance of building solidarity by approaching the issue from an indigenous, racialized, workers’ and eco-justice perspectives.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.bhutilakarpoche.ca/events">https://www.bhutilakarpoche.ca/events</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>How to Knock on Doors and Phone Bank<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tues. Nov. 26, 6 - 9 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>1179 King Street West, Suite 202 (Near Dufferin and King, entrance on King)</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Conservatives like Doug Ford are bringing in unpopular and harmful cuts that deepen inequality and further set back the next generation in Toronto. We’ve proven that we can change even the most conservative politician’s vote by going door-to-door and phoning people in their electoral district to move them to action. We talk to people about the bad positions conservative politicians take and the potential for a better way - and then help make it easy for people to take action. At this training, our Organizer, Mosheh Herdsman, will show you how to engage people at the door and on the phone on important issues. You will learn about the best practices for urging people to take action, holding elected officials accountable, and building people-power! Organized by Progress Toronto.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.progresstoronto.ca/fall-training-series-nov-26">https://www.progresstoronto.ca/fall-training-series-nov-26</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Feminist City<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday Nov. 26, 6 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Banting Institute, 100 College Street, Room 131<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Who is the city of Toronto built for? How does our city actively re-enforce social inequalities? And, most importantly, how do we revolutionize urban life in the name of social equality and justice? A panel will lead a fiery exploration on how women and marginalized persons of all backgrounds can push back against systemic barriers designed to keep minorities "in their place," and re-imagine a more sustainable, just Toronto that supports all of us.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2212048795566569/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2212048795566569/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Beyond Coffee: Cultivating Dignity and Justice in Chiapas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>70 St. Mary Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The Jesuit Mission of Bachajón has been accompanying the Tseltal-Maya community for over 60 years in their journey to autonomy and transmission of culture to new generations. One of the community's innovative projects is Yomol A’tel, a coffee cooperative that has been instrumental in furthering socio-economic justice and strengthening Indigenous identity. Canadian Jesuits International is pleased to host Fr Arturo Estrada SJ, Director of the Bachajón Jesuit Mission, for a conversation on their work in Chiapas, Mexico.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://canadianjesuitsinternational.ca">http://canadianjesuitsinternational.ca</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Mother Earth & Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov. 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>KAIROS Canada is pleased to invite you to a public launch of the Mother Earth & Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water Info Hub (also known as MERE Hub). Join us for a conversation with Isabel Zuleta (Colombia) and Natalia Atz Sunuc (Guatemala) moderated by Magdalena Ugarte (Ryerson University). The event will also feature Indigenous singing, drumming and dance. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2683698375031584/">https://www.facebook.com/events/2683698375031584/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Waterfront for All Members Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov. 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Metro Hall, 55 John St.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>It's time to look to the future of our waterfront together, to continue to define it as a place to live, work and play. Join partner organization Waterfront for All at their AGM to learn how you can get involved to help shape our waterfront as a clean, green, accessible waterfront for all.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/409930819892462/">https://www.facebook.com/events/409930819892462/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.waterfrontforall.ca/">http://www.waterfrontforall.ca/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Canada Hong Kong Policy Panel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov. 27, 5 - 7 p.m.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>U of T Faculty of Law, Jackman Building, Moot Court Room, J250, 78 Queens Park</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>An expert panel will discuss the recent developments in Hong Kong, the deteriorating human rights situation, and what it could mean for the future of Canada, Hong Kong, and China relations.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canada-hong-kong-policy-panel-tickets-82388067929">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canada-hong-kong-policy-panel-tickets-82388067929</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Syrus Marcus Ware: Art, Activism, And Futurity<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Wed. Nov 27, 7 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Ryerson School of Image Arts 122 Bond, Room IMA-307, third floor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>For two decades, Toronto-based artist and activist Syrus Marcus Ware has explored the themes of justice and climate change through his practice spanning painting, installation, performance, and video. In this talk, Ware discusses his hopes for the future of activism and how artistic practice can help us understand an uncertain world.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/817457732046639/">https://www.facebook.com/events/817457732046639/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>Music For Climate Justice 4<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 28, 9 p.m. - midnight</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>The movement to protect our climate and our communities from the Trans Mountain pipeline and tanker project has incredible momentum. Three Indigenous Nations — Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Coldwater — have launched legal challenges that may be our best shot at stopping this project in its tracks. All across the country and around the world, allies are organizing community events, using their online networks to fundraise, and making generous donations — building a people-powered movement in solidarity with powerful Indigenous leaders. A tiny little benefit in celebration of Global Climate Strikes Eve for "Pull together": <a href="https://pull-together.ca/">https://pull-together.ca/</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/444076426505294/">https://www.facebook.com/events/444076426505294/</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Divest for the Holidays: Climate Strike at U of T<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Thur. Nov. 28, 2 - 3:30 p.m.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Sidney Smith Hall St George Campus, 100 St. George Street</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>UofT Leap has been working to get the hard numbers from UofT admin: how much of our tuition is invested in the fossil fuel industry? How much of our institution's endowment is being directed to corporations actively working to make that livable future impossible?We've submitted a Freedom of Information Request, but we know they won't give up that information easily. That's why we need YOU to help us bring the global climate strike to UofT. We'll have hot chocolate and other festive snacks, and everyone who comes will have the chance to participate in a collective, visible art project - you might say, holiday decorations! - that we'll leave for the admin to see.</span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/551447219012132/">https://www.facebook.com/events/551447219012132/</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Global Strike for Climate Justice<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Nov. 29, 11:30 a.m., march at noon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Queens Park, Toronto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>In the wake of the federal elections, it is crucial for us to hold our newly elected officials accountable to their electoral promises, and to push all levels of government to be more ambitious in their climate action. Strike, take the streets and mobilize to continue putting pressure on our governments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/584814918589123/">https://www.facebook.com/events/584814918589123/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Organized by Fridays for Future Toronto <a href="https://fridaysforfutureto.wixsite.com/fridaysforfutureto">https://fridaysforfutureto.wixsite.com/fridaysforfutureto</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#C00000'>Indigenous Artisan Marketplace<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Fri. Nov 29 - Sun. Dec. 1<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Native Canadian Centre 16 Spadina Rd (north of Bloor)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>More than 50 local vendors offering 100-per-cent authentic, handmade Indigenous arts and crafts, including moccasins, paintings, bead work, dream catchers, clothing, jewellery, food and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/2415733272016778">http://www.facebook.com/events/2415733272016778</a> </span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>Decolonizing the Heart Workshops<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Nov 30 / Dec 7th (All 9:30 - 5 p.m.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Jan 25 / Feb 1 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Feb 15 / Feb 22<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Toronto United Mennonite Church, 1774 Queen Street East<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Come together for Deep Learning and Deep Change. Reconciliation requires building relationships. Building relationships requires more than coming together over issues. Where do we begin?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Day 1 provides the foundation - a grounding in our own stories, the theory, and an introduction to the Decolonizing the Heart (DTH) Toolkit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Day 2 focuses on putting the theory and new skills into practice with DTH original scenarios.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/decolonizing-the-heart-workshops-19977084519">https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/decolonizing-the-heart-workshops-19977084519</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#70AD47'>For the best Canadian climate and energy news, read and subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="http://theenergymix.com/">http://theenergymix.com/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#ED7D31'>Centre for Social Innovation Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/">https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#00B0F0'>Toronto Public Libraries host Our fragile Planet, free environmental and community events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4288100025&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0">https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/search.jsp?N=4288100025&Ns=p_pub_date_sort&Nso=0</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:red'>Hot Docs<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://hotdocscinema.ca/">https://hotdocscinema.ca/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>_______________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><span lang=EN-US style='color:#7030A0'>NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/">https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>---<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US>Submissions, subscribes, unsubscribes, and comments: <a href="mailto:angela@cleanairalliance.org">mailto:angela@cleanairalliance.org</a></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>